Tag Archives: Diocese of Duluth

Date of birth: 4/27/1936 Date of ordination: 6/1/1963 Religious Order: Order of St. Benedict Abuse History A 36-year-old cabinet maker from St. Joseph, Minn., filed suit against the Rev. Brennan Maiers in February 1992, charging Maiers had abused him when … Continue reading →

[No Photo Available] Date of birth: 1/28/1900 Date of ordination: 6/7/1931 Religious Order: Order of St. Benedict Abuse History: As of December 20, 2013, at least four women have reported sexual abuse by Father Othmar Hohmann, OSB. In each report, … Continue reading →

Date of birth: 9/9/1932 Date of ordination: 6/17/1956 Abuse History: Native of Ireland. Kelleher retired 7/12 after spending his entire career in Duluth Diocese. The Diocese announced 10/13 that it had received a credible allegation [in 9/12?] that he had … Continue reading →

Date of birth: 04/19/1901 Date of ordination: 5/29/1926 Religious Order: Order of St. Benedict Abuse History: Father Zankl reportedly fathered at least two children by two separate women, including one minor, a parishioner from St. Joseph, in 1945. The baby … Continue reading →

[No Photo Available] Date of birth: 5/13/1914 Date of ordination: 6/7/1941 Abuse History: On 12/31/13, the Diocese released its list of 17 clergy, including Toporowitz, who had been credibly accused of sexual abuse of young persons while serving in the … Continue reading →

[No Photo Available] Date of birth: 05/11/1914 Date of ordination: 3/25/1944 Abuse History: On 12/31/13, the Diocese released its list of 17 clergy, including Stack, who had been credibly accused of sexual abuse of young persons while serving in the … Continue reading →